PDF Catalog - Daytona State College

Office of Student AppealsSubmitting an AppealThe appeals process provides students an opportunity to request an exception to a college policy or procedure due to documentedextraordinary circumstances. The college will accept an appeal in rare situations involving the following:Serious illness or personal injuryUnforeseen and unplanned medical emergencyDeath of an immediate family member (parent or child)Non-voluntary military activation.To submit an appeal, students must:Complete an appeal form in the Question & Answer Center, or obtain an online application,Write a personal statement clearly explaining the circumstances surrounding the situation orincident that prevented you from completing the class or courses,Attach relevant supporting letters from medical providers or other third parties,Support letters MUST INCLUDE a physician's statement, if a medical issue, on letterheadexplaining how your condition will prevent you from completing the course(s) you are attempting.For non-medical situations, you must attach letters (on official letterhead) from ordained, clergy,attorneys or mental health professionals to document and explain the occurrence of yourextraordinary circumstance.Due to student privacy protections, please do not submit personal medical records or other privateconfidential information.Appeals may be submitted for the following reasons:Financial Aid Suspension – GPA and/or completion rateFinancial Aid Suspension – Excessive HoursWaiver of full cost of tuition for the third attempt of a coursePermission for a fourth attempt of a courseWithdrawal from a class after the posted deadline to receive a "W" gradeRequest for grade change from "F" to "W"Administrative Drop with a RefundAcademic Second ChanceFormal Grade Dispute AppealCollege Suspension AppealStudent Equity AppealThe appeal application must be complete with all supporting letters attached to the appeal form.The completed appeal form must be submitted to the Question &Answer Center, Daytona Beach Campus, or to the Falcon Centeron any campus. Reasonable accommodations will be made for distance learning students who are unable to come to one of theCollege campus locations.Prior to submitting an appeal, please read carefully and completely the information at the Appeal Procedures - Criteria andDeadlines link. Please remember that in order for appeals to be accepted, they must be submitted within the established time frameallowed.Incomplete and unsigned appeal forms without the required supporting letters(on official letterhead) will not be processed andWILL BE DENIED.Page 182 of 788